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Altierre Unveils High Contrast Displays for ESL and Digital Signage Product Lines

Altierre Corp_logoAltierre Corp., a provider of digital signage and wireless dynamic pricing solutions for retailers, today announced it has achieved a significant technical breakthrough in providing high-contrast black-and-white displays for its low-cost, low-power electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and Digital Signage product lines.

“Our new product line of displays establishes a new benchmark for contrast and readability, and is the culmination of years of research and iterative improvement in materials, manufacturing and algorithms,” said Altierre Chairman and CEO Sunit Saxena. “These displays, which are already in production and installed in pilot stores, have received an overwhelmingly positive response from our retail customers as well as very high marks for readability from their shoppers.”

Avalue Announces 48-bit LVDS Supported EMX-945GSE Mini-ITX Motherboard with Atom N270 Platform

Avalue Technology_logoAim for light, low power embedded application market, Avalue Technology has launched a series of products include embedded computing boards, industrial motherboards / systems, box PCs and multifunctional panel PCs, equipped with Intel® Atom™ platforms. Avalue’s new industrial Mini-ITX form factor motherboard, EMX-945GSE, is based on the Intel® Navy Pier platform, Atom™ N270 processor with mobile Intel® 945GSE express chipset, which is featuring the optimal performance with lowest energy waste. Particularly designed by Avalue, the EMX-945GSE supports both 48-bit LVDS and two channels of 18-bit LVDS with DVI interface (Refer to EMX-945GSE-DVI) for multi-display configurations according to customer’s demands. It enables users have more flexibilities and possibilities on creating their own machines.

The Intel® Atom™ processor N270 is not only power-optimized but delivering dual-core like performance through its Hyper-Threading Technology, especially for cost-effective embedded solutions. Avalue’s EMX-945GSE motherboard supports DDR2 SODIMM memory up to 2GB; it comes with CPU and system monitoring, smart fan control, as well as watchdog timer. The module offers an excellent solution for embedded market segments such as digital signage, interactive clients (kiosks, point-of-sale terminals), thin clients, digital security, residential gateways, print imaging, and commercial and industrial control.

48-bit LVDS Supported
The EMX-945GSE motherboard features 32-bit graphics engine based on Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with LVDS, DVI, CRT ports to provide multiple graphic displays. Furthermore, this module has an additional support for dual channel 24-bit LVDS in order to perfectly present high-definition video transmission especially as connecting with larger size (17 inch above) LCD panels.

“We removed DVI and developed 24-bit LVDS as a pioneer to lead the market while most of competitors are launched with 18-bit LVDS, the rest features remain unchanged. With providing great graphic performance and high resolution (up to QXGA 2048×1536), the EMX-945GSE will fit the bill with its full features”, expressed Harris Chen, the manager of IMB Product Division of Avalue.

The EMX-945GSE comes with PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse, four COM ports. Networking is provided by two Realtek RTL8111C Gigabit LANs. It provides one IDE connector, two SATA connectors, and six USB 2.0 ports. It also offers Realtek ALC888 5.1-CH HD audio with interface Line-in/Line-out/Mic-in, 8-bit GPIO, and Compact Flash socket. The board delivers high-bandwidth expansion slots with one Mini PCIe and one PCI slot for future add-in card upgrades. The EMX-945GSE is compatible with Win 2000 / XP / 98 / 95, Linux and Win CE operating systems for embedded applications.

EMX-945GSE Features:

* Onboard Intel® XFCBGA 45nm Atom™ N270 Processor
* Intel 945GSE / ICH7-M Chipset
* One 200-pin SODIMM up to 2GB DDR2 533 SDRAM, non-ECC
* Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
* Dual View, 2-CH 24-bitLVDS (DVI optional with EMX-945GSE-DVI)
* 5.1-CH HD Audio, 6W AMP
* Dual Realtek RTL8111C Gigabit Ethernet
* 1 PCI 2.3, 1 Mini PCIex1
* 1 CF, 4 Powered COM, 2 SATA, 6 USB, 8-bit GPIO
* TPM

Sales Contact for Advanced Price Info and Technical Support:
E-mail: sales [at] avalue.com.tw; Tel: +886-2-82262345; Fax: +886-2-82262777

About Avalue Technology

Avalue Technology is a professional industrial computer manufacturing company with complete product lines in embedded computers, single board computers, Systems-on-Modules-ETX (SOM-ETX), industrial motherboards, all-purpose tablet PCs, and barebone products, etc. Having expanded, Avalue offers its expertise on PCB / Assembly / BIOS version control and after-sales all type of services. An ISO-9001 certified company, Avalue Technology offers assurance to customers in every aspect of its business. With its headquarter located in Taiwan, Avalue has global branch offices, including one in Denmark to handle the European market, one in Shanghai to handle the local market, and two in the United States, New Jersey and California. In addition, Avalue Technology operates an extensive distribution network to accommodate and serve customers all over the world. www.avalue.com.tw

Media Contact:
E-mail: pr [at] avalue.com.tw

Source: Avalue Technology

NEC Display Solutions Introduces High-Bright LCD Display For Digital Signage Applications

NEC MultiSync X461HB professional displayNEC Display Solutions of America, a leading stand-alone provider of commercial LCD displays and projectors, today announced the 46-inch MultiSync® X461HB high-bright professional display. This new model is enhanced by more than 30 advanced features of the Digital Signage  Technology Suite that allow it to stand out in heavily-lit environments.

With a brightness measurement at 1500 cd/m² and remarkable contrast ratio of 3500:1, the MultiSync X461HB boasts 110% higher brightness than NEC’s previous-generation displays. The MultiSync X Series display is ideal for environments heavy with ambient light, such as corporate lobbies, atriums and restaurants.

VIA Embedded to Revolutionize Digital Signage Markets with Single Board HD Platform for Multiple Displays

VIA AMOS-3000 fanless industrial PCVIA VIPRO VP7710 panel PC for kioskAt ESEC 2009, VIA will reveal game-changing digital signage technology for efficient HD content delivery on multiple displays

VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced it will showcase a forthcoming, digital signage solution for multi screen HD content at Booth No. 28-33, East Wing of Embedded Systems Expo (ESEC), which will be held in Tokyo, Japan from May 13-15.

Visitors to ESEC 2009 will see a platform that features dual HDMI connectors and an onboard DX10.1 capable graphics processor from S3 Graphics. Powering up to four digital displays of glorious HD content, the latest Mini-ITX board from VIA eliminates the need for an additional graphics card, offering an affordable solution that can be brought to market faster, without requiring expensive and time consuming software customization.

Technovare Announces Next Generation Digital Signage HD Media Player

Technovare Systems_logoTechnovare Systems TNET410 Embedded Media PlayerTechnovare Systems Inc. has announced the introduction of it latest media player technology — the TNET410, a High Definition (HD) network player designed for the digital signage, education, corporate and hospitality industries.

According to the Costa Mesa, Calif., company, the TNET410’s micro-form factor (4 ¼ inches x 9 inches x 1 inch) and 10W power rating will simplify installation for system integrators and be perfect for today’s very thin flat panel HD displays.

With an optional tri-band tuner and HIMI (Cisco’s High-Speed Intrachassis Module Interconnect) input, this player lets you mix live broadcast or camera input as part of your contents along with digital media and dynamic HTML contents, the company said.

KaneffGolf selects ScreenScape for its premier location, Lionhead Golf and Country Club

ScreenScape Networks_logoLionhead Golf and Country Club implements a digital signage solution that allows for central content management and community networking.

ScreenScape Networks announced today that Lionhead Golf and Country Club has deployed ScreenScape’s venue networking solution in their world class golf facility in Brampton Ontario.

“ScreenScape is providing Lionhead with an innovative and cost effective service which allows us to showcase all of our products, services and events on LCD display screens in our clubhouse. ScreenScape is a real time-saver for the staff and is extremely easy to use.” said John Dickie, Director of Sales and Marketing for KaneffGolf. He continued, “Previously, we ran a closed network signage solution that required the staff to manually update each screen at each location. ScreenScape now allows us to easily manage the content via the Internet from our corporate office. The ScreenScape platform can also scale to accommodate all of our other locations throughout Ontario when we are ready to bring them online. Better yet, at the click of a mouse we have the ability to bring in 3rd party content from partners, sponsors and even golf equipment manufacturers.”

SmartAVI Unveils New HDTV Router

SmartAVI HDTV RouterSmartAVI, a world-leading innovator in the fields of digital content creation, management and delivery solutions through hardware and software, today unveiled its new, economical HDTV Router for home and professional use.

The new SmartAVI HDTV Router is the first in a line of products specifically designed with the serious home theater user in mind. The router, which is capable of switching up to 8 input signals, with HD resolution support up to 1920 x 1200, is a compact, cost-effective A/V solution for home users and professionals alike.

Panasonic Announces New Pricing On 103-Inch Full HD Plasma Display

World’s Largest Commercially Available 1080p Full HD Plasma Continues To Make Its Mark As The Display Of Choice For High-End Consumer and Commercial Installations

Panasonic, a leader in High Definition technology,  announced today that the critically-acclaimed, 103-inch Plasma Full High Definition 1080p Display –the world’s largest Plasma commercially available – will now be priced at $50,000.  When it debuted in December 2006, the made-to-order HD Display was priced at $69,999.95.

With widespread acclaim for its size and picture quality, Panasonic’s 103-inch Plasma  has become the industry’s leading high-impact, large-format display for a wide range of commercial and home theater applications — from digital signage and entertainment, to high-end home theater, command and control and higher education.  Since its debut, more than 6,000 Panasonic 103-inch HD Displays have been installed worldwide, far exceeding initial expectations.

“The combination of advancements in Plasma production technology and the tremendous worldwide success of the Panasonic 103-inch Plasma HD Display over the last two plus years have enabled us to increase production as well as efficiencies, and thereby make it available to a wider range of customers at a lower price point,” said Andrew Nelkin, President of Panasonic Professional Display Company.  “When our 103-inch Plasma first debuted, it was a made-to-order product.  It soon became obvious that in ultra-large screen sizes, nothing comes close to the Panasonic 103-inch Plasma in delivering crisp, clear, blur-free images in 1080p High Definition.  Demand for the 103 exceeded our initial expectations, and its popularity continues.”

The Panasonic 103-inch HD Plasma Display has been installed in a wide range of high-visibility commercial applications in the U.S. including:

* NBC Network’s Sunday Night Football studio
* NBC Network’s 2009 Beijing Summer Olympics studio
* CBS Network’s The Early Show set
* TNT Network’s NBA Playoffs studio
* Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall (Las Vegas, NV)
* Pechanga Resort and Casino (Temecula, CA)
* The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office’s Inventors Hall of Fame (Alexandria, VA)
* New York’s City Hall (New York, NY)
* East Coast Malls (White Plains, NY and Jersey City, NJ)

About the Panasonic 103-Inch Plasma — The Panasonic 103-inch Full HD Plasma (TH-103PF10UK) delivers smooth, crisp motion images ideal for the fast pace of sports, action movies, and video games, truly making the TH-103PF10UK and its 7-1/2 ft. by 4 ft. of viewing space the ultimate home theater experience. It also includes incredible panel longevity with a 100,000-hour service life and is backed by Panasonic’s 3-year warranty and world-class ProPlasma Concierge Service.

The TH-103PF10UK can support up to a 5 x 5 video wall natively — the largest in the industry — and also provides new video processing capabilities to further sharpen the image when displaying low resolution content or when zooming the image in video wall applications. Its new Portrait Zoom function lets you display one horizontal image across three vertically-mounted 103-inch plasmas for an incredibly impactful visual of over 90 square feet.

About Panasonic Professional Display Company

Panasonic Professional Display Company, a market and technology leader in professional digital displays, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic’s U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic offers a wide-range of displays with the industry’s best image quality, ideal for education, retail, boardroom or the ultimate home theater experience. Panasonic broadcast-quality production monitors with true color performance are an industry standard. For more information on Panasonic Professional Display Company, please visit www.panasonic.com/.

Source: Panasonic

Copper Creek Golf Club selects ScreenScape Networks for Venue Networking solution

ScreenScape Networks_logoCopper Creek Golf Club, voted best new golf course in Ontario by Ontario Golf Magazine, selects ScreenScape to enhance their customer communications and participation in a larger network of venues.

ScreenScape Networks announced today that Copper Creek Golf Club in Kleinburg, Ontario has chosen ScreenScape’s venue networking solution for deployment in their 40,000 square foot clubhouse.

Copper Creek Golf Club chose ScreenScape primarily for its ease of use and flexibility. One of the attractive features of the ScreenScape solution is being able to use ScreenScape to promote and showcase products, brands, service offerings and corporate messages on behalf of the corporations hosting events at the Copper Creek golf course.

MxN Middle East FZ-LLC completes the installation of a State of the Art Queue Management and Digital Signage System for AMLAK Finance PJSC

MXN Middle East_logoAmlak_logoMxN Middle East today announced the completion of the last phase of installation on a state of the art Queue Management and Digital Signage System for AMLAK Finance PJSC in its Dubai and Abu Dhabi Sales Offices.  This solution allows for a fully managed Digital Signage Network that includes product announcements, advertisements as well as a Queue System all in one screen. MxN was appointed to provide a total solution including hardware, software, installation, content Development as well as the Management of the network.

‘We take great pride in the rollout of our Digital Signage and Queue Management System.  It allows us to provide up-to-date, relevant communications and advertising that makes an impact while our customers are waiting for their turn to be served.  We believe that this is the best solution rolled out in the Region and positions us as a leading finance house in the use of technology for advertising and communication purposes’, said Adnan Edris Alawadhi, Executive Vice President Retail for AMLAK Finance PJSC.

Digiframe Media expand into Norway

Digiframe Media_logosignagelive distributor Digiframe Media have opened a new office in Norway. The Swedish company has recently expanded its offering to the Norwegian market – a country with a growing digital signage market.

Daniel Aarenstrup CEO of Digiframe Media said:

“The decision to expand into Norway was very easy to make. We have had a large number of enquiries regarding our digital signage solutions and with signagelive being a SaaS solution we can offer the same support no matter where the installation takes place.”

ONELAN Digital Signage’s New IPTV Omni-Server

ONELAN logoDigital Signage Specialist ONELAN has added a new product to their ever growing range, further establishing the company as a leading edge provider to the world of digital signage. The IPTV Omni-Server is a single box streaming solution for networked delivery and storage of video content via Ethernet networks.

It provides a number of key functions within one appliance, firstly acting as an IPTV TV gateway which can take in Digital free-to-air TV broadcasts (DVB-T/Freeview or DVB-S/FreeSat) and re-broadcast out several TV channels onto a network. Any device on the network can then play back the live TV stream using a desktop PC TV software player, or a media player such as a ONELAN Net-Top-Box. A key benefit of this feature is the reduction in RF coaxial cable wiring required.

Pride Marine Group chooses ScreenScape for digital signage solution

ScreenScape Networks_logoScreenScape Group Licensing proves beneficial for retail stores in Ontario’s Cottage Country

Pride Marine Group is planning a May launch of ScreenScape at 3 of its locations: Pride of Muskoka, Pride of Muskoka West, and Pride of Rosseau. A June launch is planned for Pride’s other three locations, Pride of Lake of Bays, Pride of Balsam and the Cabana Board Shop in Fenelon Falls.

Paul Nickel, President of Pride Marine Group, noted, “ScreenScape lets us showcase and promote all of the products, services and events that Pride has to offer its customers. We also want to use ScreenScape to promote special events like Boating for the Cure to raise awareness and drive participation across the boating community in Muskoka for this special cause.”

Oslo Airport Uses Digital Signage at Security Checkpoint to Communicate Regulations

Oslo Airport Uses Scala Digital Signage at Security Checkpoint_1 Oslo Airport Uses Scala Digital Signage at Security Checkpoint_2The Oslo Airport, Norway’s largest airport, has installed a digital signage network consisting of 17 screens and three channels to communicate information about updated security regulations to passengers and employees. Screens are placed before the airport’s main security checkpoints and at a separate employee checkpoint, and they feature custom content.

After noticing confusion among travelers about changing security regulations, the airport staff sought out a better way to communicate this information. Once management learned the benefits of using a digital signage network, they turned to digital signage company Ferd Consulting AS (Oslo). Ferd suggested Scala software to power the network because it would give airport staff the flexibility to simultaneously schedule different messages on multiple screens.

Canvys Joins Rise Vision, Inc.’s Digital Signage Content Management Private Network Program

Canvys_logoPartnership combines Canvys’ strength developing visual technology solutions with Rise Vision’s SaaS-based digital signage content management solution

Rise Vision, Inc., a provider of a web-based content management system for the control of digital signage networks, announces that Canvys, a global value-added integrator and manufacturer that specializes in creating comprehensive visual technology solutions, has joined the Rise Vision Private Network Program. The Private Network Program enables partners to build a branded digital signage network for their customers based on the Rise Display Network platform.

Wireless Ronin Provides Global Support for Thomson Reuters Digital Signage

Wireless Ronin Technologies logoWireless Ronin Technologies, Inc, a Minneapolis-based digital signage provider, continues to provide RoninCast® software and supporting services for the ongoing growth of the Thomson Reuters Infopoint digital signage network as it reached 250 displays in over 40 countries in early 2009.

“Thomson Reuters Infopoint has proven to be a great product for news and information distribution to the out-of-home market and we are very pleased to be a contributing factor in its substantial growth over the past two years,” said James (Jim) C. Granger, president and CEO of Wireless Ronin Technologies. “Along with network growth, our relationship with Thomson Reuters has also expanded from software provider to full scale support including technical development, project management, hardware procurement and round the clock network hosting and management through our Network Operations Center.”

X2O Media Introduces the Xpresenter vClips Video Kiosk for On-Demand Video Playback

X2O Media logoX2O Media, a leading provider of digital signage technology, network management, and content services, today introduced the Xpresenter™ vClips video kiosk, a complete interactive video application that allows users to browse and play back video clips using a simple touch screen interface. Ideal for any application requiring on-demand video playback, the Xpresenter vClips combines the highest quality HD video and graphics output with simple and flexible content management tools.